Mindful Living: Foundations in Mindfulness

This EIGHT-WEEK CLASS is challenging and life-affirming. The instructor is accomplished, skilled at creating a safe, supportive and engaging experiential learning environment. During this foundational class you will receive:

Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices

Home practice materials

Group and individualized guidance to learn how to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life

Instruction to work with the ‘wandering mind' that arises while practicing mindfulness

Membership to a community mindfulness group called AnAwaken Heart, this Sangha group meets every month to continue learning and nourishing our mindfulness practice and community; An opportunity to meet the members of this Sangha group will be offered in Class 8

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS?

If you are interested in establishing a personal mindfulness practice, this is the place to start. Mindfulness has benefited people reporting a variety of conditions and concerns:

Stress- including work, school, family, financial, illness, aging, grief, uncertainty about the future, and feeling out of control;

Prevention and Wellness- including health enhancement and learning how to take good care of yourself, feeling a greater sense of balance and cultivating inner resilience.

Mindfulness Class fees are on a sliding scale basis. This allows individuals to pay according to individual means. There are three rates- Sustainable, Mid, and Base.

Payment at the Base rate covers about 50% of what is needed. To balance our budget and to wisely steward our resources we rely on your honesty and generosity. The Sustainable rate represents what is needed to create a sustainable livelihood. If you can afford this level, you assist our efforts to offer lower sliding-scale rates and ongoing financial subsidies.